The plan was developed with advice from Lexington and University of Kentucky Police, which experienced property damage and other issues after the Kentucky Wildcats won the 2012 national championship.

The plan was developed with advice from the Lexington and University of Kentucky police departments, which dealt with property damage—including burned couches and damage to cars—after the the Kentucky Wildcats won the men’s basketball national championship.

“Well, Card Nation, I think, is much different than Cat Nation and I really don’t expect that to happen here,” said James, who is also a Louisville Metro Council members.

Traffic may also be blocked off at the Cardinal Towne development on Cardinal Boulevard between Third and Fourth streets, where students congregated after the Cardinals won their 2012 Elite Eight game, authorities said.

UofL will also cancel all classes that begin at or after 4:15 p.m. Monday if the Cardinals win Saturday, according to an e-mail sent to UofL faculty, staff and students. The decision is meant to “protect our students,” the e-mail said.

Students who are going to the men’s or women’s Final Four are also being given excused absences.